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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,657.42, 17,486.26 and 9,332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,657.42, 17,486.26 and 9,332.21 is: 13,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,657.42 : 17,486.26 = 9,332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,657.42/17,486.26 = 9,332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,657.42x = 17,486.26 × 9,332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,657.42x = 163,185,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,185,523.31/11,657.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.42

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